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Bobby Miller (musician)
Bobby Miller (born April 3, 1966) is a neo-soul/rock musician from Chicago, Illinois. Career A multi-instrumentalist, Miller began playing piano at the age of 8 and later studied trumpet and drums at the Lyon and Healy's school of music. With roots stemming from the church, Miller's resume includes working with such well known musicians and songwriters as Marvin Yancy, Raynard Miner ( Fontella Bass "Rescue Me"), Clarence Satchell and Marshall Jones of the Ohio Players and he was the drummer for former Roger Troutman and Zapp vocalist Wanda Rash. An active member of both ASCAP and NARAS, Miller's debut solo album was recorded on the Chi-Town Ballin' label in 1992 and he produced several solo albums on the Dafont Records label out of Chicago. Most of Miller's productions include collaborations with engineer and guitarist Jerry Soto. With his flair for flashy musical productions, Miller is credited with scoring sound effects for the 2004 Steve T. Berry horror film ''The Embalm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neo Soul
Neo soul (sometimes called progressive soul) is a genre of popular music. As a term, it was coined by music industry entrepreneur Kedar Massenburg during the late 1990s to market and describe a style of music that emerged from soul and contemporary R&B. Heavily based in soul music, neo soul is distinguished by a less conventional sound than its contemporary R&B counterpart, with incorporated elements ranging from funk, jazz fusion, hip hop, and African music to pop, rock, and electronic music. It has been noted by music writers for its traditional R&B influences, conscious-driven lyrics, and strong female presence. Neo soul developed during the 1980s and early 1990s, in the United States and United Kingdom, as a soul revival movement. It earned mainstream success during the 1990s, with the commercial and critical breakthroughs of several artists, including D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Maxwell. Their music was marketed as an alternative to the producer-driven, digit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarence Satchell
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Meditation (Bobby Miller Album)
Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. Meditation is practiced in numerous religious traditions. The earliest records of meditation (''dhyana'') are found in the Upanishads, and meditation plays a salient role in the contemplative repertoire of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Since the 19th century, Asian meditative techniques have spread to other cultures where they have also found application in non-spiritual contexts, such as business and health. Meditation may significantly reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, and enhance peace, perception, self-concept, and well-being. Research is ongoing to better understand the effects of meditation on health (psychological, neurological, and cardiovascular) and other areas. Etymology The English ''medita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smokin' (Bobby Miller Album)
''Smokin is the fourth studio album by Bobby Miller, released in 2001. It signifies a turning point in production style, introducing a more organic and glossy sound. Miller produced and recorded the album in Chicago. It was engineered by Jerry Soto and Ron Gresham, and the final mix was mastered by Brian Jensen. Track listing #"Smokin'" - 3:15 #"Have I Told You" - 3:41 #"Hava Evah" - 2:32 #"Universal Youth" - 5:49 #"Don't Sunshine on My Rain" - 4:23 #"Urban Blue (Bobby's Concerto, A Selection)" - 0:53 #"It's Funky!" - 3:02 #"On the Road (Trynna Get Home)" - 2:49 #"Never Gonna See You Again" - 2:50 #"Foggy Eyes" - 3:01 #"As Long as It Takes" - 3:32 #"Keysha's Smile" - 3:56 #"Precious Love" - 3:40 #"Bring It Down" - 3:54 #"Rockin' the Night" - 3:40 #"You Gotta Do Better" - 3:43 #"Love in the First Degree" - 3:21 #"Don't Sunshine (Reprise)" - 1:39 #"He" - 2:54 #"Free and Easy" - 3:04 Album credits * Bobby Miller - lead vocals, organ, percussion, bass guitar, trumpet, acoustic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Whole Theory (Bobby Miller Album)
''The Whole Theory'' is a 2000 album recorded by Bobby Miller. This was the third album for the singer. The songs were a departure from the organic, string-laden, guitar-wielding musical arrangements that Bobby has become known for on his previous and following album releases. The album did include a cover version of Heaven and Earth's "Guess Who's Back In Town". It was speculated that The Whole Theory was proposed to feature hip hop and film star Ice Cube An ice cube is a small piece of ice, which is typically rectangular as viewed from above and trapezoidal as viewed from the side. Ice cubes are products of mechanical refrigeration and are usually produced to cool beverages. They may be produc .... This has never been confirmed or denied. Track listing # ''Crazy'' (0:57) # ''Stay With Him'' (3:47) # ''Friday Night'' (3:48) # ''Keep It Coming (Featuring Quiche)'' (0:55) # ''I Gotta Get Paid'' (5:03) # ''Going Crazy'' (3:06) # ''Guess Who's Back In Town'' (4:00) # ''Serious ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph "Pee Wee" Middlebrooks
Ralph (pronounced ; or ,) is a male given name of English, Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Old English ''Rædwulf'' and Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse ''Raðulfr'' (''rað'' "counsel" and ''ulfr'' "wolf"). The most common forms are: * Ralph, the common variant form in English, which takes either of the given pronunciations. * Rafe, variant form which is less common; this spelling is always pronounced , as are all other English spellings without "l". * Raife, a very rare variant. * Raif, a very rare variant. Raif Rackstraw from H.M.S. Pinafore * Ralf, the traditional variant form in Dutch, German, Swedish, and Polish. * Ralfs, the traditional variant form in Latvian. * Raoul, the traditional variant form in French. * Raúl, the traditional variant form in Spanish. * Raul, the traditional variant form in Portuguese and Italian. * Raül, the traditional variant form in Catalan. * Rádhulbh, the traditional variant form in Irish. Given name Middle Ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shatter Proof (Bobby Miller Album)
Shatter or shattering may refer to: * The act of violently breaking into small pieces * Alan Shatter, Irish politician * Susan Louise Shatter (1943–2011), American landscape painter * Shattering (machine learning), a concept in mathematics, especially Vapnik–Chervonenkis theory * Shatter attack, in computing, a technique used against ''Microsoft Windows'' operating systems * Shattering (agriculture), an undesirable trait in crop plants that makes harvesting difficult * Shatter (cannabis), a concentrate made from cannabis * Brisance the shattering capability of a high explosive, determined mainly by its detonation pressure. Entertainment * ''Shatter'' (film), a 1974 film * ''Shatter'' (comics), the Marvel Comics fictional mutant character * ''Shatter'' (digital comic), the First Comics digital comic * ''Shatter'' (novel), a 2008 novel by Australian author Michael Robotham * ''Shatter'' (video game), a 2009 video game by Sidhe Interactive ;Music * ''Shatter'' (EP), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NARAS
The Recording Academy (formally the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences; abbreviated NARAS) is an American learned academy of musicians, producers, recording engineers, and other musical professionals. It is famous for its Grammy Awards, which recognize achievements in the music industry of songs and music which are popular worldwide. The Recording Academy is a founding partner of the Grammy Museum, a non-profit organization whose stated mission is preserving and educating about music history and significance. The Recording Academy also founded MusiCares, a charity that states it serves to impact the health and welfare of the music community. The Recording Academy’s Advocacy team lobbies for music creators’ rights at the local, state, and federal levels. History The origin of the academy dates back to the beginning of the 1950s Hollywood Walk of Fame project. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce asked the help of major recording industry executives in compiling a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) () is an American not-for-profit performance-rights organization (PRO) that collectively licenses the public performance rights of its members' musical works to venues, broadcasters, and digital streaming services (music stores). ASCAP collects licensing fees from users of music created by ASCAP members, then distributes them back to its members as royalties. In effect, the arrangement is the product of a compromise: when a song is played, the user does not have to pay the copyright holder directly, nor does the music creator have to bill a radio station for use of a song. In 2021, ASCAP collected over US$1.335 billion in revenue and distributed $1.254 billion in royalties to its members. ASCAP membership included over 850,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, with over 16 million registered works. History ASCAP was founded by Victor Herbert, together with composers George Botsford, Silvio Hein, I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio Players
Ohio Players is an American funk band, most popular in the 1970s. They are best known for their songs "Fire (Ohio Players song), Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster", and for their erotic album covers that featured nude or nearly nude women. Many of the women were models featured in ''Playboy''. The singles "Funky Worm", "Skin Tight", "Fire (Ohio Players song), Fire", and "Love Rollercoaster", and their albums ''Skin Tight (album), Skin Tight'', ''Fire (Ohio Players album), Fire'', and ''Honey (Ohio Players album), Honey'', were awarded Music recording certification, Gold certification. On August 17, 2013, Ohio Players were inducted into the inaugural class of the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame that took place at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. History The band formed in Dayton, Ohio, United States, in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables and initially included members Robert Ward (blues musician), Robert Ward (vocals/guitar), Marshall "Rock" Jones (bass), Clarence "Satc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshall "Rock" Jones
Marshall Eugene "Rock" Jones (January 1, 1941 – May 27, 2016), professionally known as Rock Jones, was an American bass player. He is best known as a founding member and bassist of the funk, soul music and R&B band Ohio Players. Marshall "Rock" Jones was born in Dayton, Ohio Ohio () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty U.S. states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated. The sta .... He was with the band, when it was first formed in Dayton in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables and initially included members Robert Ward (blues musician), Robert Ward (vocals/guitar), Marshall "Rock" Jones (bass), Clarence "Satch" Satchell (saxophone/guitar), Cornelius Johnson (drums), and Ralph "Pee Wee" Middlebrooks (trumpet/trombone). They were best known at the time as a backing group for The Falcons. Jones was known for wearing a turban on stage. With th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fontella Bass
Fontella Marie Bass (July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter best known for her number-one R&B hit " Rescue Me" in 1965. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice. Early life Fontella Bass was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of gospel singer Martha Bass, who was a member of the Clara Ward Singers, and the older sister of R&B singer David Peaston. At an early age, Fontella showed great musical talent. At the age of five, she provided the piano accompaniment for her grandmother's singing at funeral services, she sang in her church's choir at six, and by the time she was nine, she had accompanied her mother on tours throughout the South and Southwest America. Bass continued touring with her mother until age of sixteen. As a teenager, Bass was attracted by more secular music. She began singing R&B songs at local contests and fairs while attending Soldan High School from which she graduated in 1958. At 17, she sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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